Chitwood v. Stoner

Stoner filed ail action against Chitwood to recover damages for personal injuries alleged to have been caused by negligent operation by the defendant of his motor truck. On the trial the plaintiff amended his petition, charging that the acts of negligence were “wilful and in utter disregard of the safety of plaintiff,” and praying “for punitive damages to deter the wrong-doer from again committing the trespass.” The court overruled a demurrer to the amendment. The trial resulted in a verdict for the plaintiff. The judge granted a new trial, and on the second hearing a verdict of $3000 for the…